used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
bonnets
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From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
Clemence
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From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
Effingham's
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From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
divisible by two
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH.
set up or found
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
furredadjective
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
KnocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
immediately past
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
mantillas
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From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
only a very short time before
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
SKIRMISHnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
wearersnounUS /ˈwerərz/
plural of “wearer” — a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She became tired of ringing changes on the weather, the last new book, political prospects, and the movements of the court, with a succession of wearers of velvet bonnets and furred mantillas, whom she scarcely knew even by name.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading The circle of Mr. Effingham’s acquaintance was large, and even in the dull wintry season Clemence found that the claims of society took up much of her time and attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clemence felt at first embarrassed, then amused, then wearied by that which lost its charm with its novelty.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Knocks were frequent at her door; numerous visitors came to introduce themselves to the young wife of the wealthy banker.
